Kennametal Carbide Turning Inserts

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Inserts for Every Turning Operation

Kennametal, the trusted innovator in metalcutting technology, offers a complete range of indexable inserts for general turning operations. From roughing to finishing, Kennametal has the correct insert.

Plus, Kennametal offers the next generation in tooling with Beyond™. Harnessing advanced science and exceptional experience, our Beyond inserts deliver unparalleled levels of productivity, efficiency, dependability, and profitability.

Features and Benefits

Up to 30% Higher Productivity and Profitability

Achieve higher metal removal rates
(speed, feed, and depth of cut).
Gain longer tool life.

Reliability

Deliver uniform wear for predictable tool life.
Achieve reduced depth-of-cut notching.
Virtually eliminate chip flow damage.

Versatility

Products can be applied across a wide range of applications.
Can be used in low- to high-speed applications.

Complete Portfolio

The Beyond product portfolio can be used in a complete range of steel, cast iron, and stainless steel ISO turning workpieces.

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VBMT-FP

Positive ISO insert for Finishing machining.

Product Code	D	L10	Rε	S	D1
VBMT110302FP KCU10 »	6.35	11.07	0.20	3.18	2.80
VBMT110304FP KCU10 »	6.35	11.07	0.40	3.18	2.80
VBMT110304FP KCU25 »	6.35	11.07	0.40	3.18	2.80
VBMT110308FP KCU10 »	6.35	11.07	0.80	3.18	2.80
VBMT110308FP KCU25 »	6.35	11.07	0.80	3.18	2.80
VBMT160402FP KCU10 »	9.53	16.61	0.20	4.76	4.40
VBMT160402FP KCU25 »	9.53	16.61	0.20	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404FP KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404FP KCU10 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404FP KCU25 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408FP KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408FP KCU10 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408FP KCU25 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40

VBMT-LF

Positive ISO insert for Finishing machining.

Product Code	D	L10	Rε	S	D1
VBMT110304LF KC5025 »	6.35	11.07	0.40	3.18	2.80
VBMT110304LF KCK05 »	6.35	11.07	0.40	3.18	2.80
VBMT110304LF KCK20 »	6.35	11.07	0.40	3.18	2.80
VBMT110308LF KC5025 »	6.35	11.07	0.80	3.18	2.80
VBMT110308LF KCK05 »	6.35	11.07	0.80	3.18	2.80
VBMT110308LF KCK20 »	6.35	11.07	0.80	3.18	2.80
VBMT160402LF KC5025 »	9.53	16.61	0.20	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404LF KC5025 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404LF KCK05 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404LF KCK15 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404LF KCK15B »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160404LF KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408LF KC5025 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408LF KCK05 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408LF KCK15 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408LF KCK15B »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408LF KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40
VBMT160412LF KCK05 »	9.53	16.61	1.20	4.76	4.40
VBMT160412LF KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	1.20	4.76	4.40

VBMT-MP

Positive ISO insert for Medium machining.

Product Code	D	L10	Rε	S	D1
VBMT160404MP KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.40	4.76	4.40
VBMT160408MP KCK20 »	9.53	16.61	0.80	4.76	4.40